U.S. Housing Market
Minnesota Real Estate Broker Convicted of Exploiting Muslim Homebuyers with Contract for Deed Scheme
The jury found Banken found liable for violating the three federal laws along with the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Broker Convicted of Exploiting Muslim Homebuyers with Contract for Deed Scheme
Pat Boone Selling Beverly Hills Home of 66 Years for $22 Million
Boone, who turned 92 earlier this month, had earlier listed the property in 2014 for $18.4 million, but later withdrew it from sale. Continue Reading Pat Boone Selling Beverly Hills Home of 66 Years for $22 Million
High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
Redfin defines a high-risk county as one that ranks in the top 10% when it comes to the share of homes facing high flood risk. Continue Reading High-Flood-Risk Counties Lost More Residents Than They Gained in 2025
Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
Trump called the bill “of minor importance.” Continue Reading Trump Cancels Signing of Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Bill First
New Home Sales Down 7.3% in May
The average sales price of new houses sold in May was $540,600. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down 7.3% in May
Chicago Sues Airbnb Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals
“Requiring short-term rental companies to follow the same rules as everyone else is critical to our work of building a safer, more affordable Chicago,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson. Continue Reading Chicago Sues Airbnb Over Illegal Short-Term Rentals
Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.9% from 17.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Toll Brothers Previews New Atlanta-Area Community
Kennemore is scheduled to open for sale this fall, with pricing anticipated from approximately $1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Atlanta-Area Community
HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
“Every unnecessary regulation comes with a cost, and too often homebuyers pay the price,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
The survey also found 90% of respondents stating a home is a valuable investment, up from 79% in 2025. Continue Reading New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago
The 723 foreclosures in May represented a 37.5% year-over-year increase but was also below the pre-pandemic 863 foreclosures of May 2019. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago
Investor Activity in Home Purchasing Holds Steady
Approximately 534,000 homes were purchased by investors in 2025, a 0.7% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Investor Activity in Home Purchasing Holds Steady
Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
This marks the company’s 17th state since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
Virginia Home Sales and Prices Record Mild Uptick
The statewide median sales price was $452,060, up 2.7% from one year before. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales and Prices Record Mild Uptick
Century Communities Unveils New Development in Austin
Pricing ranges from the $300,000s to $500,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Development in Austin















